Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrima
ID:
404505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 229 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403837



Common Names

  • Roupala glaberrima
  • Smooth Roupala
  • Smooth-leaved Roupala


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Synonyms

  • Roupala loranthoides Meisn. [unknown]
  • Roupala steyermarkii Sleumer [unknown]

Description

Roupala glaberrima (also called 'Smooth Roupala', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in the understory of forests, in grasslands, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Roupala glaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roupala glaberrima has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular seed with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roupala glaberrima is a species of evergreen tree that grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Roupala glaberrima

Roupala glaberrima can be found in the tropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Roupala glaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roupala glaberrima?

Roupala glaberrima

What is the common name of Roupala glaberrima?

Smooth Roupala

What is the family of Roupala glaberrima?

Proteaceae

Species in the Roupala genus

Roupala obtusata, Roupala ferruginea, Roupala cearaensis, Roupala cordifolia, Roupala glaberrima, Roupala gracilis, Roupala barnettiae, Roupala meisneri, Roupala monosperma, Roupala montana, Roupala minima, Roupala pseudocordata, Roupala tobagensis, Roupala sculpta, Roupala suaveolens, Roupala sororopana, Roupala brachybotrys, Roupala consimilis, Roupala diversifolia, Roupala dolichopoda, Roupala jelskii, Roupala loxensis, Roupala lucens, Roupala pallida, Roupala spicata, Roupala thomesiana, Roupala dielsii, Roupala percoriacea, Roupala mayana, Roupala sphenophyllum, Roupala steinbachii, Roupala pachypoda, Roupala filiflora, Roupala nitida, Roupala asplenioides, Roupala caparoensis, Roupala paulensis, Roupala longepetiolata, Roupala plinervia, Roupala mexicana, Roupala nonscripta, Roupala psilocarpa, Roupala schulzii, Roupala sessiliflora,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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